GENERAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, General Supply Series,2001 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes practical knowledge of a wide range of well-established and commonly applied supply management principles, concepts and methodologies required in performing varied assignments, operations and/or procedures. Knowledge of interrelationships of supply chain management concepts and regulations, policies, and precedents that affects TRIRIGA. Knowledge of supply management and inventory control systems, methods, and procedures to evaluate the impact of variables that influence the course(s) of action taken in resolving procedural issues involving conflicting program requirements.

OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, or LL.B. or J.D., if related.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of supply regulations, policies, procedures, functions, techniques, and methods applicable to the NexGen IT/TRIRIGA process, inventory management, and data system. Practical knowledge of a wide range of well-established and commonly applied supply management data processing and requirements for material procurement transactions in applicable automated supply system, and in-depth knowledge of related systems functionality. Skill in performing recurring supply assignments, operations, or procedures in providing services and resolving problems of a procedural nature in supply operations, planning, or program management. Ability to read, interpret, and apply applicable reference material, such as spares procurement regulations, manuals, catalogs, records, etc., to accomplish tasks and resolve complex system related problems/issues.. Ability to receive, screen, review, compile, and organize supply data and prepare supply documents. Ability to communicate and provide advice in terms of oral and written recommendations. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.